Deadline Date: March 31, 2026 The ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Pre-doctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa. The fellowship duration ranges from 1 to 12 months. The monthly stipend is Euro 1,500 for Trieste in Italy, US$ 1,122 for New Delhi in India, and ZAR 16,500 for Cape Town in South Africa. The fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB laboratory at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion. Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship, and visa or permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed. ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can they provide administrative support, for family members of participants in the programme. Regarding accommodation, ICGEB Trieste does not offer a housing service or accommodation facility, but fellows are provided with a list of possible contacts that offer housing options in Trieste. At ICGEB New Delhi, a guest house is run on campus on a twin-share basis for a nominal rate. ICGEB Cape Town provides accommodation support to fellows, with arrangements agreed prior to arrival. Applicants should contact the ICGEB Group Leader/PI of their choice with a motivation letter to determine availability of laboratory space and to define the research project proposal that will form an integral part of the application. Applicants should note that the written statement from the ICGEB Group Leader they have contacted and who is willing to support their project is mandatory to apply. Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless working abroad at the time of application. For degree requirements, applicants for ICGEB Trieste and Cape Town should hold a BSc (Honours) degree, while applicants for ICGEB New Delhi should hold an MSc degree.  Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the English language, supported by a proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, or equivalent. This document is not required when English was the medium of instruction; however, the university must provide an official certificate attesting to this. The selection process may take several weeks depending on the number of applications received, and they are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. The main criteria for selection include the scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and the potential benefit for the home country. Applications must be submitted online, and only one application per call is accepted for each candidate. Applicants will be required to upload their full CV, a written statement from the ICGEB Group Leader, a valid identification document such as a passport or identity card with a recommended validity of at least 12 months, and an English language certificate if applicable. Complete applications received by the closing date will be evaluated by the ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee. Both successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified of the outcome by email only. For more information, visit ICGEB.

Deadline Date: February 14, 2026 Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) delivers the 2026 Innovative Entrepreneurs Program to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves, to envision how they can effect positive change, to engage others beyond their existing networks and to collaborate with other like-minded leaders across national borders to better the world around them. Inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves; Envision how they can effect positive change; Engage others beyond their existing networks; Collaborate with other like-minded leaders across national borders to better the world around them. The 2026 Innovative Entrepreneurs Program will select ascendant, innovative international entrepreneurs, ages 32–45, who have demonstrated success in leading for-profit enterprises that generate positive social impact. During the fellowship, participants will develop a project, foster professional relationships, and launch dynamic, concrete collaborations with their American counterparts, their cohort and the prestigious EF network of over 2,500 Fellows from 118 countries.  Fellows are selected based on their track record of leadership, their potential for future impact, and their commitment to lifelong engagement with Eisenhower Fellowships to advance the mission of enhancing international understanding through dialogue and building a world that is more peaceful, prosperous and just. Typically, Fellows are highly proficient in English and have the maturity to take advantage of this unique opportunity, representing Eisenhower Fellowships while using the experience to accelerate their growth as impactful leaders. Applications are accepted globally, with preference given to candidates in countries where EF is active, ensuring a diverse and dynamic cohort of international entrepreneurs. Eligible candidates for the 2026 Fall Innovative Entrepreneurs Program must have citizenship and/or current residence for at least five years in the country they are applying to represent on the fellowship. Applicants who do not reside in or have citizenship in a country where EF is currently active must demonstrate that their work has regional impact and provide a letter of recommendation from a member of the EF global network to be considered. Selected International Fellows must be eligible for a J-1 visa. Priority is given to applicants within the age range of 32–45 years at the time of the program, although candidates slightly outside this range may still be considered if they excel in other criteria. Strong proficiency in English is required. Selected Fellows must obtain approval from their workplace to take leave and commit full-time for the duration of the in-person program, with breaks permitted only in the event of a dire emergency. The program is tentatively scheduled to take place over nearly six weeks, from early October through mid-November 2026, and all Fellows must be able to convene in Austin for several days in early October. Children are not permitted on the fellowship, and EF does not fund spousal travel. Candidates who have participated in any EF fellowship within the previous two years are not eligible. Fellows may not use the fellowship to make business deals, solicit funds for their projects, or seek any form of financial support, as all expenses are covered by EF. For more information, visit Eisenhower Fellowships.

Deadline Date: March 15, 2026 The Mercatus Center is seeking applications for its Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship Program to offer graduate students a variety of disciplines and programs all over the world. The aim of this fellowship is to introduce students to the Austrian, Virginia and Bloomington schools of political economy as academic foundations for contemporary policy analysis, policy-relevant academic research and other applied topics. Through this fellowship, participants engage in a series of colloquia where they interact with Mercatus scholars actively working on policy analysis and policy-relevant academic research.  The program emphasizes how these schools of political economy are applied across a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, technological innovation, public health, regulation, immigration, natural disasters and military conflicts and federal and state fiscal policy. This exposure allows fellows to understand how theoretical frameworks are connected to real-world policy challenges. Fellows also become part of a broader network of Mercatus students, alumni and scholars who are involved in conducting and engaging with cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy. This academic community provides an environment for intellectual exchange and continued engagement beyond the fellowship year. The fellowship provides a total award of up to $5,000, which includes a stipend, all required readings and travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center, ensuring that fellows can fully participate in all program activities. The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship is open to graduate students enrolled in master’s, juris doctoral and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including economics, law, political science and public policy. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at any university and in any discipline to be eligible. For more information, visit Mercatus Center.

Deadline Date: March 31, 2026 The ICGEB SMART Fellowship Programme promotes the mobility of researchers between ICGEB Member States as a way of enhancing skill development, acquisition of specific hands-on training in new technologies, increasing cooperation in science and technology and should provide clear evidence of strong collaboration between the two laboratories. The fellowship is designed for scientists at an early stage of their career who wish to spend a defined research period in a laboratory located in an ICGEB Member State other than their own.  Applicants are expected to demonstrate how the proposed mobility will positively impact their career trajectory, contribute to the advancement of their home laboratory and align with the expertise and facilities of the receiving laboratory.  Close coordination between the supervisors of the home and host laboratories is strongly encouraged during the preparation of the research project to ensure meaningful scientific collaboration. The fellowship provides financial support covering international economy return travel, health insurance and a monthly subsistence allowance for the fellow. PhD fellows receive a monthly stipend of USD 1,500, while postdoctoral fellows receive USD 2,000 per month. In addition, a monthly bench fee of USD 500 may be allocated to the receiving laboratory to support research-related consumables, subject to the recommendation of the ICGEB Fellowships Committee. The receiving laboratory is responsible for managing these funds strictly in line with the approved research-training programme. Eligibility for the programme extends to nationals of ICGEB Member States, with no age restriction, although preference is given to young scientists at the beginning of their research careers. Applicants should be registered for a PhD or have obtained their PhD degree within the last five years and must be actively working in a research institution.  Young scientists holding an MSc or equivalent qualification are also eligible to apply. The fellowship supports research stays of a minimum of three months and a maximum of nine months and is not intended to extend existing visits, support participation in courses or workshops, or act as a bridge to longer-term fellowships. Applications are evaluated by the ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee based on scientific excellence, the quality of the applicant’s curriculum vitae, the anticipated impact on the fellow’s career and the potential benefits for both the home and host institutions. The competence, skills and infrastructure available in the receiving laboratory are also key considerations, along with any additional support offered to assist the fellow’s living expenses. The application process requires submission through the ICGEB Service Gateway, with only one application permitted per call.  Applicants must upload their full CV, the full CV of the Head of the Receiving Laboratory, and a valid identification document. Both the home and receiving laboratories must confirm and complete their respective sections of the application by the stated deadline for the application to be considered valid. For more information, visit ICGEB.

Deadline Date: March 31, 2026 The ICGEB PhD Fellowships Programme offers eligible international students the opportunity to pursue doctoral research at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, New Delhi or Cape Town with comprehensive academic and financial support. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of Euro 1,500 for candidates based in Trieste, Italy, US$ 1,122 for those in New Delhi, India, and ZAR 16,500 for fellows in Cape Town, South Africa, and supports a three-year PhD course with the possibility of a one-year extension. It also covers university tuition fees for the full PhD registration period and includes medical health insurance for the duration of the programme. Travel expenses from the fellow’s home country to the host ICGEB laboratory at the start of the fellowship and return travel upon completion are included, along with reimbursement of visa or permit of stay application and renewal costs. The standard duration of the programme is three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. To be eligible, applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State. Candidates applying to ICGEB Trieste must hold a BSc (Honours) degree, while those applying to ICGEB New Delhi and Cape Town must hold an MSc degree.  Applicants must demonstrate a good working knowledge of English through an accepted proficiency certificate unless English was the medium of instruction, in which case an official university certificate is required. An age limit of below 32 years applies only to applicants for Trieste, while there is no age limit for New Delhi and Cape Town. The main criteria for selection include scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and potential benefit for the home country. Applications must be submitted online, with only one application permitted per call.  Required documents include a full CV, official academic records with certified English translations where applicable, the written statement from the supporting ICGEB Group Leader, a valid identification document, and proof of English language proficiency where required. All complete applications are forwarded to the relevant ICGEB Liaison Officer for endorsement, which is a mandatory step in the selection process. Accommodation arrangements vary by location, with limited on-campus or supported options available in New Delhi and Cape Town, while fellows in Trieste are provided with guidance on external housing options. The expected starting dates are 1 October 2026 for Trieste, 1 August 2026 for New Delhi and 15 January 2027 for Cape Town. For more information, visit ICGEB.

Deadline Date: March 15, 2026 The Mercatus Center is inviting applications for its Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship Program for scholars, practitioners and graduate students from any discipline with interest in political economy and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. The aim of this fellowship is to introduce graduate students, scholars and practitioners to how the Austrian, Virginia and Bloomington schools of political economy address questions regarding institutions, progress, governance, epistemology, the theory of the mind and philosophy of science. The program brings selected fellows together for three weekends during the academic year, during which they participate in online seminar discussion-style colloquia focused on political economy. Through these engagements, fellows become part of a broader network of Mercatus students, alumni and scholars involved in contemporary political economy research. The fellowship provides a total award of up to $2,250, which includes a stipend and coverage of all required readings associated with the program. In addition, fellows may submit for reimbursement any conventional expenses associated with academic travel, including cab fare and mileage to and from home and the conference site, parking and hotel accommodation in the event of travel delays. Applicants must qualify as a graduate student in any discipline and from any university pursuing research on emerging technologies and AI, an active scholar at an academic or research organization who teaches or does research on emerging technologies and AI or an active practitioner in research or policy related to emerging technologies and AI. For more information, visit Mercatus Center.